Core Insights - Shandong province has the highest elderly population in China, with 24.62% of its population aged 60 and above, totaling 24.82 million by the end of 2024 [2] - The province is actively working to create an elderly-friendly society and improve services for the aging population, leading the nation in addressing population aging [2] Summary by Categories Elderly Population Statistics - By the end of 2024, Shandong will have 24.82 million people aged 60 and above, representing 24.62% of the total population [2] Pension and Social Security - Shandong is enhancing its social security system, implementing nationwide enterprise pension insurance, and expanding basic pension insurance coverage [2] - The province has included 59.1 million elderly individuals in minimum living security and 29.2 million in special hardship assistance [2] Elderly Care Services - Shandong has established a multi-tiered elderly care service system, with 1,631 recognized inclusive elderly care institutions, accounting for 60% of the total [3] - By September 2025, the total number of elderly care institutions is expected to reach 2,731, with nursing beds making up 76.4% [3] - The province has developed 24,000 community elderly care facilities and 86,000 family elderly care beds [3] Health Support for the Elderly - A comprehensive elderly health service system is being built, with 96.5% of public hospitals above the secondary level having geriatric departments [4] - There are 1,125 integrated medical and elderly care institutions in the province, with over 330,000 beds [4] - The province has implemented home modifications for 15.8 million elderly individuals to support those with disabilities or dementia [4] Promotion of Elderly-Friendly Environment - Shandong has created 160 national model elderly-friendly communities and registered over 3.6 million elderly volunteers [4] - The province conducts annual "Respect for the Elderly Month" activities to promote awareness and engagement [4] Support for Silver Economy - The province is prioritizing the medical and health industry as part of its "Ten Strong Industries," with 98 projects totaling 68.5 billion yuan included in the 2025 development plan [5] - Shandong is one of the first provinces to issue subsidies for elderly care services, distributing 277,000 service vouchers and 135 million yuan in subsidies, benefiting 224,400 individuals [5]
截至2024年底,山东有60岁及以上人口2482万
 Da Zhong Ri Bao·2025-10-29 00:51
